Sri Lanka’s June external sector performance : 7 Key Highlights
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in the first half of 2025, recording a current account surplus despite the widening of the merchandise trade deficit. According to the…
Draft Bill revoking special benefits to former presidents Gazetted
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Draft Bill, which seeks to revoke the special benefits granted to former presidents and or their widows, has been Gazetted, dated 31st July 2025. Per the Gazette notification, the draft bill prevents the provision of granting…
Colombo inflation increases to -0.3% in July 2025
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to -0.3% in July 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the increase is in comparison to the…
Online facility for land maps available from 01 Aug
Land survey maps will be available online starting tomorrow, 01 August 2025, Surveyor General Y.G. Gnanathilaka announced today. He made this statement during a media briefing held at the Government Information Department on the 225th anniversary of the Survey Department….
Nuwara Eliya opens temporary women’s shelter
A temporary women’s care centre was officially opened in Nuwara Eliya on July 29, providing short-term shelter, protection, and support for women and children affected by gender-based violence. The centre was inaugurated in the presence of Women and Child Affairs…
Men in Sri Lanka facing higher lung cancer risk
Health experts have warned that an increase in lung cancer cases has been observed in Sri Lanka. According to Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the National Institute of Thoracic Diseases in Welisara, Dr. Saman Iddagoda, the increase is more pronounced among…
COYLE and JETRO Sign Landmark MoU to Champion Health and Productivity in Sri Lanka
L to R – Indunil Ukwatte (CEO, COYLE) / Aminda Rodrigo (Past Chairman, COYLE) / Dinuk Hettiarachchi (Past Chairman, COYLE) / Manjula Wijesundera (Chairman, COYLE) / Hiroki Oi (Resident Representative, JETRO Colombo) / Mihiru Perera (Chairman, SLCHPA Organizing Committee) /…
Former NC CM S.M. Ranjith seeks bail pending appeal
Former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his sister-in-law, Shanthini Chandrasena, who are serving 16-year rigorous prison sentences for corruption, have filed a petition at the Colombo High Court requesting release on bail pending appeal. The case was…
Kandy Esala Perahera : Drones temporarily prohibited
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says drones have been prohibited at the 2025 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy. Issuing a notice, the CAASL said all drone operations over…
Corruption probes : President makes big statement
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will soon become a country where no one will even think of taking bribes and the law will be enforced equally for all. The President said that even though people must fear engaging…